Uzbekistan concerned about developments in Ukraine

The developments in Ukraine can't but cause deep anxiety and concern in Uzbekistan, Jahon news agency under the country's Foreign Ministry said in its statement on March 4.

"The events in Ukraine, which caused serious complications of the situation and confrontation that can lead to an even greater escalation of tension and consequences that are difficult to predict, create real threats to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, can't but cause deep anxiety and concern in Uzbekistan," according to Jahon's statement.

Uzbekistan believes that the current situation in Ukraine can be settled primarily through the non-use of force options and the use of political means and efforts to solve the problems by peaceful means, through negotiations, based on the fundamental norms of international law and the UN Charter.

"Uzbekistan hopes that maximum restraint and prudence will be displayed for reaching an agreement between the parties involved in the conflict process in Ukraine soon," Jahon said.